#77 Robert Mathis

Total earnings: $18.7 million
Salary/winnings: $18.6 million
Endorsements: $150,000

The fearsome linebacker has averaged over one sack per game started in his career, and he’s tied for No. 45 on the all-time sack list despite playing just nine seasons. The Colts put the franchise tag on Mathis in March as a precaution before finally agreeing to a four-year, $36 million contract that included a $15 million signing bonus.